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Icd.d Chioma Ihekwoaba-Ufodike Fcpa Mfacc, Cfe, Cams

Chief Compliance Officer at Olympia Trust Company

Chioma Ihekwoaba-Ufodike has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Chioma is currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer at Olympia Trust Company since May 2022. Additionally, they hold the position of Board Member at Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund starting from March 2023.

Chioma has a strong background in finance and audit as seen from their roles at Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) where they served as the Chair Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and as a Board Member since April 2021. Chioma also holds a position as a Board Member at the CPA Alberta Education Foundation Board starting from September 2021.

In terms of compliance and risk management, Chioma worked at the Law Society of Alberta where they held the position of Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance from September 2020 to May 2022. Prior to that, they were the Manager, Trust Safety at the same organization from September 2016 to September 2020.

Chioma also has experience in board governance and finance. Chioma served as the Chair of Board Finance Committee & Treasurer at Lougheed House from May 2019 to November 2020 and was a Board Director at the same organization from June 2017 to May 2019.

Furthermore, Chioma has entrepreneurial experience as they co-founded and served as a director at Jermyn Street 1664 from August 2015 to 2017. Chioma also worked in the lead forensic auditor and vendor audit contract compliance program manager roles at Enbridge from May 2013 to August 2016.

Earlier in their career, Chioma gained significant experience in compliance and anti-money laundering at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) where they worked as a Senior Compliance Officer in the Anti-Money Laundering & Compliance Division from 2007 to 2012.

Overall, Chioma Ihekwoaba-Ufodike has a diverse background with expertise in compliance, finance, audit, risk management, and board governance.

Chioma Ihekwoaba-Ufodike FCPA, ICD.D, MFAcc, CFE, CAMS has a diverse educational background and has pursued various certifications throughout their career.

Chioma started their education journey in 2000 at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Criminology in 2004. Chioma then went on to pursue further education in the field of forensic accounting. In 2006, they obtained their Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The following year, in 2008, they completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Investigative and Forensic Accounting (DIFA) from the University of Toronto Mississauga.

In 2013, Chioma Ihekwoaba-Ufodike obtained their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) certification from CPA Alberta. Chioma further enhanced their knowledge and skills in the field of forensic accounting by completing a Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc) program at the University of Toronto Mississauga in 2018.

Continuing their commitment to professional development, Chioma Ihekwoaba-Ufodike obtained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) in 2005. In 2021, they achieved the prestigious title of Fellow of Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA) from CPA Alberta.

In 2021, Chioma Ihekwoaba-Ufodike pursued further education by enrolling in the Institute of Corporate Directors program (ICD.D) at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management. Chioma is expected to complete this program in 2022.

Overall, Chioma Ihekwoaba-Ufodike's education history showcases their commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the fields of criminology and forensic accounting.

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